TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a US Youth Soccer community-based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of athletes ages up to age 18 with physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities. The program is geared toward player development rather than competition. Athletes are placed on teams according to ability NOT by age.
Special Needs
TOPSoccer athletes are up to age 18 with a disability including but not limited to: A.D.D., Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sight Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder and Spinal Bifida. If you aren't sure if TOPSoccer is a good fit for your athlete, please contact us at [email protected].
Seasons
TOPSoccer is played in the Fall (end of August - end of October) and Spring ( March- end of April). Players have the option of playing one or two seasons.
Important Dates
| August 18 | #1 Play Date | | | September 22 | | #5 Play Date |
| August 25 | #2 Play Date | | | September 29 | | #6 Play Date |
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September 8 |
#3 Play Date |
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| October 6 |
| #7 Play Date
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September 15 | #4 Play Date | | | October 12 |
| NC Courage Game |
| | | | | October 20 | | Rain Make-up |
*Subject to change.
TOPSoccer practices start at 5:30pm and run one hour.
Location & Fields
All practices will be held at WRAL Soccer Park on Dick's Sporting Goods Field #1
WRAL Soccer Park
Club Fee | $35
Fee includes a TOPSoccer jersey for new players, team equipment i.e. balls, goals, nets, cones and etc.
NCFC Youth TOPSoccer Story
Check out what a typical NCFC Youth TOPSoccer session looks like! Feel free to share with your athlete to get them prepared or comfortable with the routine and activities that will take place on Sundays.
TOPSoccer Story
Coaches and Buddies
Melissa Ellisen is our TOPSoccer Director and is also an Assistant Principal with Wake County Public Schools. Previously she taught 3rd grade, 5th grade, and special education. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies. Melissa has been a part of the NCFC family for 8 years and is excited to share her knowledge and love of the game when working with the TOPSoccer athletes.
Each session we will have a group of trained coaches and buddies to lead the athletes during practices. Buddies are assigned to athletes who require one-on-one attention in order to succeed. Buddies could be NCFC Youth players, siblings or volunteers who will be trained prior to the sessions.
Skill Level
No experience necessary. Our goals for TOPSoccer Athletes are
- Sense of belonging by being a part of a team
- Improved self-esteem, fitness, social and soccer skills
- Success based on individual ability
- Fun!